Skip to content

configuring the car before and while driving

Featured Replies

Hi,
So I just got my car yesterday, and I have some questions that I couldn't find an answer to in the manual
1. How can I see the total Km the car done? I can see trip but not the total
2. When I drive I have a beep warning when I get over 30 Km/h which is annoying, I was told it is configurable, however I can't find the menu where to do it, I found that a warning can be configured for snow tires but I guess that's not it
3. When I activate cruise control I can select between ACC and Travel assist, what is the difference?
4. I noticed that it will fully stop if there is a car in front of me that is stopped, but it will then issue a warning that i must manually break, is there a way to make so the car keep breaking
5. last thing is the radar view, when i get into parking or even on the road when the traffic is a bit dense it will automaticlly turn on a radar view of the car with front and back sensors, which is very nice, is there a way to show that screen with a press of a button?


thank you

I can't help with the specifics but some comments may be of use because we had problems getting to grips with the electronics and software.

The Fabia 4 has all sorts of gizmos but be careful of your safety if you are navigating menus and trying out settings. It’s easy to become distracted lose focus on road safety.  I’ve found much that is of nuisance rather than of active assistance.  The dash layout is highly configurable and you can save the set up you like. Sounds fantastic but with our Fabia 4 the car randomly decides to change the configuration of its own volition. 

It's a fine drive with good levels of comfort and interior space for its size. Turn stuff off and it is back again on the next outing. The cameras and sensors are useful for parking unlike the park assist package we chose which we find terrifying. It’s easier to adapt to the car rather than trying to bend it to your will.

  • 2 weeks later...
  • Author
On 14/04/2025 at 16:08, bazz2004 said:

I can't help with the specifics but some comments may be of use because we had problems getting to grips with the electronics and software.

The Fabia 4 has all sorts of gizmos but be careful of your safety if you are navigating menus and trying out settings. It’s easy to become distracted lose focus on road safety.  I’ve found much that is of nuisance rather than of active assistance.  The dash layout is highly configurable and you can save the set up you like. Sounds fantastic but with our Fabia 4 the car randomly decides to change the configuration of its own volition. 

It's a fine drive with good levels of comfort and interior space for its size. Turn stuff off and it is back again on the next outing. The cameras and sensors are useful for parking unlike the park assist package we chose which we find terrifying. It’s easier to adapt to the car rather than trying to bend it to your will.

thank you

nimni

My Fabia Mk 4 is a right-hand-drive UK-specification SE L model, was built on 16 January 2024 (shown on car's EC Certificate of Conformity (COC)) and has DSG transmission but no other factory-fitted optional equipment.

Assuming that your Fabia is brand-new (you could check on its COC when in 2025 it was built) as you are based in Israel (and presumably bought the car there) its specification will differ from my earlier car, so it won't be a simple matter for me to answer some of your questions.

On my Fabia the total distance the car has travelled since new and the trip distance are both shown on the instrument-cluster display when the ignition is turned on. My Fabia does not have the Virtual Cockpit (digital instrument cluster) that I'm guessing your car has, but I'd still expect total distance travelled and trip distance to be shown as arrowed on this image.

Screen Shot 2025-04-24 at 07.29.17.png

As the Virtual Cockpit display is highly configurable, I suppose it's possible that not all display versions show total and/or trip distance data, so try changing to a different display variant.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) employs a radar sensor in the front grille to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, allowing for a constant speed without drivers having to adjust the speed using the brake or accelerator pedals.

Travel Assist system combines ACC with Adaptive Lane Assist that 'centres' the car within a lane (particularly a motorway lane) and permits semi-autonomous driving. Travel Assist actively maintains lane position, speed, and distance from the vehicle ahead.

My Fabia does not have ACC but it does have a Lane Assist feature that is switched on by default and interferes with driving the car on rural roads. Many (most) drivers soon learn to turn off Lane Assist every time they start the car.

Many cars will issue an acoustic warning ('beep') when a speed limit is exceeded. The limit may be recognised from GPS mapping data, or from traffic sign recognition, or from the driver choosing to define a limit (see "Speed limit warning" in your Owner's Manual).

Realistically, a car dealership will be unable to fully familiarise the buyer of a new modern car with all of the vehicle's capabilities when the car is handed over - a modern car is too complex. For your Questions 4 and 5, I suggest you ask the Skoda dealership that sold you your Fabia.

Create an account or sign in to comment

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

Welcome to BRISKODA. Please note the following important links Terms of Use. We have a comprehensive Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.